Levantina, a world leader in the quarrying, processing and marketing of natural stone, took part in the Vitória Stone Fair, which was recently held in Vitoria, Brazil.

Sam Arcot, Manager – Residential & Special Projects at Rugo Stone in Lorton, VA, has been awarded the 2013 Marble Institute of America (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship Award.

A 20-plus-year veteran of the kitchen and bath industry, Hans will be responsible for selling to decorative showrooms, spearheading marketing initiatives and supervising product development for the high-end kitchen and bath product manufacturer.

In collaboration with Veronafiere's Marmomacc Stone Academy, Assimagra -- the Portuguese Mineral Resources Association -- will offer the first continuing education course on natural stone design for foreign architects in Portugal.

The 2013 survey had a record number of participants, due largely to wide-spread industry support.

Laticrete, a global manufacturer and a leader of premium installation and finishing systems for the building industry, has announced the promotion of three key personnel within its technical services department.

While it has been said before, it is important to reiterate that a stone or tile design is only as good as its installation.

Set for the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, Coverings 2014 will take place from April 29 to May 2, with a bonus conference day beginning on April 28.

Bostik, Inc., a manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, was the recipient of the CLEARselect™ Award for “Most Preferred Brand of Urethane Grouts,” which was presented on January 29, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV, during Surfaces 2014.